Comment by eptcyka

Ignore this *itpost. I had the chance to study at better universities, but chose a cheap option that got me work experience as soon as possible. I graduated it whilst also doing a full time job. If I were to do it again, I'd probably take on some debt and take more care whilst studying, but at the time the lack of a steady income (hence I worked 75% of my study time) really drove me anxious. I'd say, plan your life as to not be driven by anxiety - be it due to income or imperfect life choices - it might be perfectly valid to not have a job but knowing a plan to get yourself out of debt and using the time you'd study carefully, instead of wasting it away at parties and the like, are ways to minimize regret and optimize for happiness, I think.